Bracelets printed with task reminders

ABSTRACT

The current invention is a flexible bracelet with the name of a chore on it. The bracelet serves as a reminder to complete a task. The user flips the bracelet after completing the task, so the text is covered. The bracelets are a great tool to help shift responsibility for tracking chores from a parent to a child, developing and strengthening positive personal habits. The bracelets will be available in a variety of colors, with icons and names of many regular tasks.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)

None.

BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to jewelry and particularly to jewelry that assists in relaying information.

2. Description of Prior Art

Any parent knows that children will regularly forget to do certain tasks, such as brushing hair or doing certain homework. Parents must teach children how to do many daily chores and find ways to make these chores into habits. Until the habits are established, parents must check that each task is completed. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers typically ask the child to confirm the task. To assist in developing these patterns, tools may be used, such as to-do lists and task charts.

There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The current invention is a bracelet that remind the wearer of tasks that need to be completed.

The bracelets would be made of rubber or other durable, flexible material. The bands would be available in a variety of colors and with various tasks printed on them. A parent or child could select the appropriate task bracelets. As the user completes the task, they can flip the bracelet so the text is no longer visible.

Custom tasks could be produced for institutions, such as schools, which may have unique tasks or uses.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings:

FIG. 1 shows a bracelet (without an icon); and

FIG. 2 shows a variety of bracelets; and

FIG. 3 shows a set of sample symbols to be used.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the current invention is a bracelet 1 or set of bracelets 1 that remind the wearer of tasks that need to be completed.

The bracelets 1 would be bands made of rubber or other durable, flexible material. The bands would be available in a variety of colors and with various tasks printed on them as shown in FIG. 2. A parent or child could select the appropriate task bracelets 1 to give to the user such as a child for the day or for a set time period. As the user completes the task 20, they can flip the bracelet so the text is no longer visible. The bracelet 1 will have two sides, one plain and one with the task.

The bracelets 1 have the task imprinted on them and can use symbols 30 for the task 20 or grouping of tasks as shown in FIG. 3. The tasks 20 can be set with a certain theme such as eating, dressing, hygiene, work, chores and school work. These each can have their own unique symbol as well as being color coded.

The bracelets 1 can be selected and given to the user or placed in a to-do list location such as a peg.

The user places the bracelet 1 on their wrist and flips it over once the task 20 is done so that the printed task 20 points inward were it cannot be seen.

Operation

The current invention is a simple and effective way to keep a user focused and productive. The specific assignments can be selected and place them on a To-Do location such as apeg that can be placed on their desk or mounted on a wall. At the proper time the user simply slides the bracelets on and get moving on their to-do list. After each task is completed, they get to satisfyingly flip the bracelet over. The varying bright colors make the bracelets 1 more appealing and a favorite new accessory. The current invention makes finishing assignments fun and rewarding.

It can be used with child or adults with disabilities or adults who like specific reminders. Custom tasks could be produced for institutions, such as schools, which may have unique tasks or uses.

Advantages

The innovative bracelet saves time, while helping children learn positive habits. Unlike chore charts, these bracelets have text reminders that assist the child in taking responsibility for daily tasks. Various colors of bracelets allow them to meet an individual's style choice, with an icon and the name of many typical tasks as options. The ease of selection of chores, and flipping the bracelet to the non-text side upon completion, allows a collection of bracelets to let children become responsible for daily tasks at a younger age.

Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. 

That which is claimed is:
 1. A device comprising: a band with two sides where one side is plain and the other side has a task imprinted on it.
 2. The device according to claim 1 further comprising: having a symbol representing the task imprinted.
 3. The device according to claim 1 further comprising: having the bands be multiple colors.
 4. The device according to claim 1 further comprising: having a user turn the band from having the imprinted side facing outward to facing inward once the task imprinted on the band has been completed. 